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HIDDEN VALLEY CAMP
Freedom, Maine 04941
Peter & Meg Kassen - Directors

An International Children's
Community for 60 Years

Email:
summer@hiddenvalleycamp.com

Phone: 800-922-6737
From Overseas: 207-342-5177
Fax: 207-342-5685

Program Choices

Program Choices HIDDEN VALLEY PROGRAM: Professional instructors, caring and creative staff, and quality equipment enable us to achieve our high programming standards. Campers choose four one-hour periods of class instruction every two weeks. They are free to create, explore and set goals in any of these programs. Parents may let us know their wishes prior to the summer and we will help design camper programs. HIDDEN VALLEY CAMPERS: Two-hundred and ninety boys and girls ages 8 to 13, from far and wide, attend each session. Over the years, Hidden Valley has hosted children from 50 countries. Campers come from throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, and as many as 15 other states each summer. Click here for a look at Cabin Life. Arts and Crafts: We have earned recognition within the camping community for our programs led by professional artisans and crafts people. Waterfront and Pool: Our private lake is a lovely setting for canoeing, windsurfing, fishing and kayaking. The lake and our 75' x 25' heated pool host swim instruction on all levels. Riding: HVC is now one of only a few all-round summer camps that also offers high quality English riding to all campers. Ropes Course: Professional outdoor educators and sophisticated safety equipment form the basis of exciting individual and group challenges. Performing Arts: Exceptional facilities and professional instruction are the backdrop for expression through theater, music, gymnastics and many forms of dance. Sports: Though we are "non-competitive," our campers enjoy athletics in tennis, basketball, softball and soccer led by sensitive, experienced coaches. Outdoor Adventures: Live in tipis, camp out at the ocean, hike or bike through the Maine woods, experience the great outdoors. Music: Join our rock band in the recording studio, sing a cappela, learn the guitar, practice piano, or learn percussion. Llama and Animal Care: Hidden Valley is llama lland! In addition to tending our herd of exotic llamas, campers care for lambs, rabbits, calves, and other farm animals. Communication Arts: Express yourself through video, photography, journalism and other writing activities. Programs For Teens: What happens when you are too old to to be a camper? Check it out! And So Much More!!: New and different! INTEREST GROUP CHOICES (try it for just one period) Water Slide Tennis Tournament Creative Writing Windsurfing Hiking Guest Artisans Swimming & Sauna Singing Llama Trek Basketball Piano Mountain Biking Rehearsals & Decorations Friendship Bracelets New Games Ultimate Frisbee Animal Feeding Nature Walk Jogging Soccer Practice Newspaper Kayaks & Canoes Fishing Organic Gardening Tree House Adventures SPECIAL EVENTS & EVENING PROGRAMS HVC Carnival Lobster Banquet Valleyfest (Camper Talent Show) 50's Night & Dance Olympic Night International Performers Cabin Campfire Film & Sleepout Halloween Dance International Day Peter & Meg's Rodeo Whodunit Mystery Square Dance Camp Musical Production Hikes & Campouts Lip-sync Nite Camper Dance Recital Wheel of Misfortune OUT-OF-CAMP DAY TRIPS Acadia National Park Oceanside Overnight Lucia Beach Bangor State Fair Roller Skating Lake St. George Moose Point State Park Camden Hills State Park Ferry to Islesboro Belfast 3-Mile Road Race Frye Mt. Wildlife Area Belfast Fair & Circus

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The American Camp Association is the largest professional camping organization in the world. Through its inspection visits to camps, the ACA helps to make camping a safe, significant, and enriching experience for young people.

The ACA Accredited Camp Insignia is a recognized symbol of camps that are dedicated to quality. It says to those seeking a summer experience for their children, "This camp has been oficially visited and has met our exceeded standards for health and safety, site and facilities, administration, and all of its camper programs."

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A Typical Day at HVC:

• 7:45 a.m. Wake up
• 8:00 a.m. Breakfast with cabin group
• 8:30 a.m. Cabin clean-up & chores
• 9:00 a.m. Instructional classes begin
  (3 one-hour activities)
• 12:30 p.m. Buffet lunch with salad bar
• 1:30 p.m. Free time to rest, write letters, & read
• 2:30 p.m. Fourth Class
• 3:30 p.m. Interest Groups, snack, plus:
  free swim & special workshops
• 5:30 p.m. Camp meeting for everyone
• 6:00 p.m. Dinnertime
• 7:15 p.m. Evening Programs
• 9:30 p.m. Bedtime

HVC is International with children coming from all over the world.
Read here for more...

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The success childrenexperience in getting along with other children is the single bestindicator of how they will fare as adults, according to recentresearch. We believe that summer camp - one that stresses the buildingof community and meaningful friendships - provides wonderfulopportunities to help children develop their relationship-buildingskills.

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Our 14, 15, and 16 year old campers have many exciting opportunities to choose from.

After the conclusion of our "regular" camp sessions described here, Hidden Valley hosts the Maine Chinese Culture Family Campin late August. The Culture Camp features outdoor and cultural activities for parents and their children.

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